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Broadband in MK45 4EU

Silsoe, Central Bedfordshire

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 1 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK45 4EU

What broadband is like here

Here's the broadband and area guide for MK45 4EU in Silsoe. From internet speeds to schools and house prices, this is what the data says.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here. Maximum download speeds hit Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK45 4EU is £510,000, based on 1 recorded sale. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK45 4EU is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (Primary), 0.5 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 15 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime.
  • Flood risk at MK45 4EU is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK45 4EU is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99.9%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

97.8%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

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Area suitability scores

MK45 4EU

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

35

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£510,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£510,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£510,000ELM DRIVE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 15

vehicle crime40%6
anti social behaviour40%6
other theft7%1
public order7%1
violent crime7%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Silsoe CofE VC Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Esland Bedford SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
St Mary's VA CofE Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Greenfield CofE VC Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Maulden Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Gravenhurst AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Kingsmoor Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Russell Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.8 mi
Orchard School & NurseryIndependentNot available★★★☆☆2.9 mi
Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire

A
4%£1,381
B
12%£1,611
C
22%£1,841
D
26%£2,071
E
18%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
6%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Flitwick

2.8 mi

by road

🚂

Harlington (Beds)

4.4 mi

by road

🚂

Millbrook (Beds)

5.2 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BCCG PHARMACIST PRESCRIBER

MK45 4HR·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

FLITWICK SURGERY

MK45 1DW·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·2.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

MK45 2TG·2.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·2.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

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EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

4.2 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 017G

Population

1,667

Census 2021

Density

1939

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Silsoe

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033825

Frequently asked questions about MK45 4EU

What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 4EU?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 4EU. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

What is the average house price at MK45 4EU?

Based on 1 recorded transaction, the average property price at MK45 4EU is £510,000.

What schools are near MK45 4EU?

The nearest school is Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (Primary), 0.5 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK45 4EU a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 15 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK45 4EU?

MK45 4EU has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 4EU?

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